Welcome to the 5th Annual Gruesome Twosome 22k, 11k, 5k & 1k
In Support Of:
Sponsored by:
WHEN: August 24, 2024 WHERE: Aldergrove Regional Park or Virtually
Community, support and celebration this is what our events are all about. We believe that we can change peoples lives with those three elements. Join our races and new this year sign up for all three of our races as a series. Help us support local organizations that are doing amazing things for others!
Join us in the beautiful trails of Aldergrove Regional Park in support of BabyGoRound. We know the importance of support, both while running and everyday life. We know the importance of being able to rely on each other and how to encourage each other. Running with a friend creates encouragement and support and we want everyone in our communities to have the opportunity to experience this.
BabyGoRound has a mission to help families in need in Greater Vancouver safely care for their babies and toddlers by providing them with essential gear.
BabyGoRound provides essential baby items including gear, diapers and clothing to families in need throughout the Lower Mainland. We work with a network of over 73 social service agencies, including the YWCA, domestic violence shelters, hospitals, youth and teen pregnancy programs and shelters to identify these families in need. These families then come to our store-like facility where they are able to shop for the items they need and take them home free of charge. Most often these include several costly items like a crib, stroller, front carrier, breast pump, change table or high chair as well as smaller things such as clothing, blankets, toys, and bath items.
2022 total funds raised: CAD$1044.96
2022 total families supported: over 1100
2023 total funds raised: CAD$1677.08
EVENT INFORMATION
How This Event Works
Gruesome Twosome has been created to encourage running with a partner, a friend, a sidekick… of course you can run individually also! It is a family friendly event! Your registration includes a finishers medal, a $5.00 donation to BabyGoRound, your event bib, finish line food and lots of fun!
Local Event:
If you live locally, (in the lower mainland of Greater Vancouver BC or want to travel!), then you can join us at our local event at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park on August 24th, 2024.
We have four event distances options: 22k, 11k, 5k & 1k. Running with strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your event partners - running strollers are required.
- BOTH EVENT PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Virtual Event:
If you do not live locally or cannot make it to the local event, then you can register for the Virtual Event and run your chosen distance wherever you live! We have three event distances options: 22k, 11k & 5k. All participants receive a finisher’s medal! Running with strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your partners!
Your event package is mailed to you and will arrive before August 24th. This gives you the option to help us raise money and awareness, run where you live, (maybe create a group run with friends?!), and we can all run together around the world on the same day!
Your registration fee includes your bib number, a finishers medal, and a $5.00 donation to BabyGoRound.
Important: Registration for our Virtual Runners closes July 1, 2024 so that we have time to mail your package to you before event day.
JOIN OUR EVENT SERIES - Open
- Sign up for all three of our RLAG Events as a series and save 10% on your registration. Complete all three events and collect all three finishers medals!
- Series registration closes May 31, 2024.
- Early bird registration prices for Be Fearless closes January 25, 2024.
- Early bird registration prices for Gruesome Twosome and Live Love Run close April 1, 2024.
- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SERIES
Course Information
Start and Finish Line:
Aldergrove Regional Park – 27240 8 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2P8
- Nature Discovery Area
Aldergrove Regional Park is a beautiful park with rolling meadows, mixed forests and wide dirt packed trails. In and out of the forests you will be surrounded by views of mountain ranges and Mount Baker. There are wetland areas which are a very important habitat for a variety of wildlife including frogs, salamanders, beavers and two endangered fish species.
The park trails are wide, hard packed dirt/gravel that flow in and out of forests and meadows. The 5ker’s will enjoy mainly flat trails moving in and out of forest and fields. The 11ker’s will be running a more rolling hill course around the entire park and the 21ker’s will be completing two laps of the 11k course.
The 22km Distance Info:
- Start Time: 8:30am
- 4 aid stations @6km, 9km, 15km, 20km – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants
- The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
As Partners
- $50.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $60.00 each April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $70.00 each
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $55.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $65.00 April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $75.00 each
The 11km Distance Info:
- Start Time: 9:00am
- 2 aid station @6k and @9k – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants
- The 11km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills.
- Please note strollers are welcome for this distance – there are a few large hills through the 11km course, stroller running experience is highly recommended - strollers must be running strollers and capable of gravel trails. Your stroller partner also receives an event bib and finishers medal!
As Partners
- $45.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $55.00 each April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $65.00
- $10.00 strollers (receives a medal)
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $50.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $60.00 April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $70.00
The 5km Distance Info:
- Start Time: 9:30am
- 1 aid station @ 2.5k – stocked with water, snacks and medical
- Finishers medals for all individual and partner participants
- The 5km route follows mainly flat wide packed trails with a few short hills.
- Strollers are welcome for this distance – note strollers are welcomed as your partner for this event at the cost of $5.00 - strollers must be running strollers and capable of gravel trails. Your stroller partner also receives an event bib and finishers medal!
As Partners
- $35.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $45.00 each April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $55.00
- $10.00 strollers (receives medal)
- BOTH PARTNERS MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY
Individual
- $40.00 each until April 1, 2024
- $50.00 April 2 - August 22, 2024
- Event day: $60.00
The 1k Hooray Fun Run:
- Start Time: 8:45am
- $10.00
- All finishers receive a finishers ribbon.
- The 1KM Hoory Fun Run course is 1.1kms and consists of non technical trail paths within Aldergrove Regional Park.
- All ages welcome!
We need volunteers to make this amazing event happen!
Is Volunteering for you?
There are many things to do to ensure a safe, fun and successful event. You don’t have to have any experience as an event volunteer just sign up and have fun!
Volunteer Positions
- Aid station crew
- First aid/medical staff
- On course marshals
- Start/Finish Line Prep
- Pre sweeping the course
- Post sweeping the course
- Package Pickup
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Package Pickup: Event Day morning, August 24, 2024 starting at 7:45am
– RLAG Swag will be for sale at the start/finish line.
- This is a family friendly event!
– We will have draw prizes from Kintec and other event sponsors.
– There are washrooms located at the start/finish and also at the main aid station, but heck we are on the trails there is a bathroom everywhere.
- There will be a toddler/infant changing station and nursing station set up at our start/finish line. Brought to you by BabyGoRound.
- Our event is CUPLESS please carry a reusable cup with you to grab water, F2C electrolyte nutrition or cola from our aid station.
- Our Aid Stations will be stocked with, F2C Nutrition Drink Mix, Water, Chips, Pickles, Watermelon, Bananas, Oranges, Cookies, Pretzels and Candies.
- Our finish line will be serving pancake breakfast!
- Finish line massages will be available on a first come first serve basis.
- CHIP TIMING: We focus on being present, our journeys to get to the start line and we challenge everyone to release the pressure we put on ourselves to run timed. We encourage all paces and abilities to look around and take in the whole experience. Thank you for being apart of that. Our events focus on your race journey and not your finish time. We celebrate all finish lines no matter the time, therefore do not have chip timing.
- PARKING INFO: Please note there is parking at in the Park however we really like to encourage carpooling as much possible as this is also a public park where others will be enjoying the area.
– If you need to change your distance for special circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca no later then June 29th. If you are moving down in distance there is no refund for price difference. If you are moving up in distance you will be required to pay the difference.
– Your race registration fee is non refundable as this is a fundraiser for BabyGoRound organization.
BabyGoRound, whom we make our event donation to and support, is going to be at our event set up with a donation drop off location! Please see below for items they can accept as donations and other donation options.
You can bring any of the accepted items listed below to our event August 24, 2024 at Aldergrove Regional Park.
They are also going to have a toddler & infant change station, a nursing and feeding station and will be there welcoming all of our participants to learn more about the amazing difference they are making in others lives!
GENTLY USED GEAR DONATION ITEMS:
(Bolded items in most need)
bassinets
playmats
baby bath tubs
strollers
diaper bags
change pads
infant carriers
nursing pillows
bouncy chairs
high chairs
exersaucers
2-level pack+plays
baby swings
sleepers
NEW DONATION ITEMS TO BE PURCHASE: (if people don't have baby gear but would like to participate by purchasing):
baby bath towels and washcloths
baby blankets
wipes
diapers (size newborn, or 1)
CANNOT ACCEPT:
clothing
bottles, dishes or breast pumps
car seats
cribs (we only accept these are our facility in East Van)
booster seats
Trail Etiquette
– We highly encourage you to throw out a HIGH FIVE, a WAY TO GO, GOOD JOB, or a PAT ON THE BACK to other runners!
– We also highly recommend that you give a high five and a thanks to all of our volunteers, this event wouldn’t be possible without them!
- We are all out there giving it our all and supporting each other!
– If you wish to listen to music while running please only put in one ear or keep your music low, you need to be able to hear others around you for your and others safety
Aldergrove Regional Park is a popular destination for trail users including horseback riders. To ensure everyones safety please follow these guidelines:
- avoid bunching up into one large
- group pedestrians are to yield to horses
When a horse and rider approach:
- everyone should slow down to a walk and move to the opposite side of the trail from the horse
- speak calmly and quietly and say hello to the horse and rider to let them know you are there
- avoid sudden movements and loud noises
- do not run past the horse; yell, scream or talk loudly; or make sudden movements, please do not pet the horse.
– Dogs are allowed in the park on leash, this is strictly enforced. Dogs are not allowed to participate or run with you on the trails during this event.
Proudly Sponsored by:
Registration fees
1K Hooray Fun Run Closed
1KM Fun Run for all ages! Join us at our local event Aldergrove Regional Park for this event.
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$10.00
Regular
Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
5k PARTNER Closed
Online registration closed-
Both partners need to register separately. If you are running with a partner this is your option. Event Start Time: 9:30am 1 aid station @ 2.5k – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 5km route follows mainly flat wide packed trails with a few short hills. Strollers are welcome for this distance – note strollers filled with kids/babes are welcomed as your partner for this event.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$35.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$45.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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11k PARTNER Closed
Online registration closed-
Both partners need to register separately. If you are running with a partner this is your option! Event Start Time: 9:00am 2 aid station @6k and @9k – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 11km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. Strollers are welcome for this distance but please note running strollers and running with strollers is highly recommended. There are a good amount of hill on this course.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$45.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$55.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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22K PARTNER Closed
Online registration closed-
Both partners need to register separately. If you are running with a partner this is your option! Event Start Time: 8:30am 4 aid stations @6km, 9km, 15km, 20km – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$50.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$60.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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5K SOLO Closed
Online registration closed-
If you are running Solo this is your option Event Start Time: 9:30am 1 aid station @ 2.5k – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 5km route follows mainly flat wide packed trails with a few short hills.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$40.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$50.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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11K SOLO Closed
Online registration closed-
If you are running Solo this is your option Event Start Time: 9:00am 2 aid station @6k and @9k – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 11km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$50.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$60.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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22K SOLO Closed
Online registration closed-
Solo runners this is your option Event Start Time: 8:30am 4 aid stations @6km, 9km, 15km, 20km – stocked with water, snacks and medical Finishers medals for all individual and partner runners The 22km route follows a mix of flat wide trails and undulating hills. This is a double loop course.
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ClosedNov. 17 – Nov. 16
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$55.00
early bird
Nov. 17 – Apr. 2 -
$65.00
late bird
Apr. 2 – Aug. 21 -
ClosedAug. 21 – Aug. 21
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VIRTUAL 5K PARTNER Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
VIRTUAL 11K PARTNER Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
VIRTUAL 22K PARTNER Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
VIRTUAL 5K SOLO Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
VIRTUAL 11K SOLO Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
VIRTUAL 22K SOLO Closed
Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On August 24, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of 5k equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. You do not have to physically run with your partner, your race partner can live anywhere... but you will each have a piece of the medal that fits together. When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that will have been sent to you in the mail. Your event package, which includes your bib number and medal will be sent to you in the mail before August 24, 2024 You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service.
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$45.00Nov. 17 - Aug. 21
Our registration, event cancelation and transfer policy is as follows:
– We do not offer bib transfers, if you can no longer make our local event then we like to offer the virtual option.
– If you have registered as a local participant and can no longer make it you can transfer your event status to virtual and we will mail your package, you are responsible for paying for the shipping.
– Our policy includes no bib transfers to following event years or to other people. If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.
– We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.
– In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other extenuating circumstances, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. will provide the following:
The option to convert registration to a virtual runner, there are no extra costs associated with this. Your event package is mailed to you and you can run where you live, track your run and upload results online;
AND
Early access to registration for the same event for the following year only; a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
AND
A 25% discount in our online store along with early access for the same event registration for the following year only;
In addition: the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and the option to receive the event shirt, purchased event merchandise or any other produced event items, for the cost of shipping.
** Deferrals (with the 25% discount) are only applicable for one calendar year from the race you transfer out of (meaning the event entry can be deferred to any OTHER event, but not the same event one year later). Entries can only be deferred a single time, to a single event. – If you have extenuating personal circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca
Event Day Info
- Package Pickup: Event Day morning, August 24, 2024 starting at 7:45am
– RLAG Swag will be for sale at the start/finish line.
- This is a family friendly event!
– We will have draw prizes from Kintec and other event sponsors.
– There are washrooms located at the start/finish and also at the main aid station, but heck we are on the trails there is a bathroom everywhere.
- There will be a toddler/infant changing station and nursing station set up at our start/finish line. Brought to you by BabyGoRound.
- Our event is CUPLESS please carry a reusable cup with you to grab water, F2C electrolyte nutrition or cola from our aid station.
- Our Aid Stations will be stocked with, F2C Nutrition Drink Mix, Water, Chips, Pickles, Watermelon, Bananas, Oranges, Cookies, Pretzels and Candies.
- CHIP TIMING: We focus on being present, our journeys to get to the start line and we challenge everyone to release the pressure we put on ourselves to run timed. We encourage all paces and abilities to look around and take in the whole experience. Thank you for being apart of that. Our events focus on your race journey and not your finish time. We celebrate all finish lines no matter the time, therefore do not have chip timing.
- PARKING INFO: Please note there is parking at in the Park however we really like to encourage carpooling as much possible as this is also a public park where others will be enjoying the area.
– If you need to change your distance for special circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca no later then June 29th. If you are moving down in distance there is no refund for price difference. If you are moving up in distance you will be required to pay the difference.
– Your race registration fee is non refundable as this is a fundraiser for BabyGoRound organization.
Event schedule
- Sat., August 24, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 22K START
- Sat., August 24, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11K START
- Sat., August 24, 2024 9:30 a.m. - 5K START
- Sat., August 24, 2024 9:45 a.m. - 1K START
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney McQueen
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
- Visit website
